You’re Not Too Emotional. You’re Under-Informed.What High-Performing Leaders Know About Emotions A few years ago, I interviewed a school principal named Elena. She had been promoted quickly—recognized for her sharp thinking and calm under pressure. But during one particularly volatile year, things shifted. She found herself snapping at colleagues. Avoiding difficult conversations. Over-apologizing in staff…
Resilience Isn’t What You Think By Dr. Joan Flora, Inner Sage Leadership Group A colleague told me not long ago, “I’m just trying to push through until June.” I paused when she said it—because I’ve heard those words from others and myself. They’re spoken with a mix of resignation and determination, like a runner near…
Creating Pockets of Recovery: Build Recovery Like You Schedule Meetings By Dr. Joan Flora, PCC School leadership is relentless. From early morning emails to after-hours problem-solving, the day can feel like a marathon with no finish line. But here’s the truth: you can’t lead effectively if you’re constantly running on empty. The key isn’t just…
We create space for real growth when we meet our tender needs with warm curiosity instead of judgment.
By shifting from “tragic strategies” to life-serving strategies, we meet our needs and foster connection, trust, and well-being in ourselves and others.
One of the biggest misconceptions in school leadership is that taking care of yourself means you’re not doing enough for others.